The first in a superb new series that will give modellers all the detailed information that they require (and more) to study and accurately recreate the Luftwaffe aircraft that fought in The Battle of Britain. In the first volume of this series ‘Classic Guide to Modelling’, world renowned modeller, Brett Green, applies his extensive knowledge and expertise to modelling on the major aerial campaigns in World War 2. Covering the Luftwaffe aircraft that flew in the Battle of Britain, this book contains an extensive number of black and white wartime photos on the featured aircraft both fighters and bombers, blended with color photographs of models in construction. Color profile artwork is augmented by ‘flat art’ schematic views of upper and lower surfaces and detailed views. Following an overview of each aircraft’s operational history and history of its units, the reader will be given a visual step-by-step guide to building that particular aircraft by top-class and award-winning modellers, with guides to variant conversion, markings, weathering and much more. Further information in the book includes details about the correct tools and equipment to use; Tips from the experts; Short history of the campaign; Tint boxes on key aces and pilots; Kit availability, reference sources and websites and a summary of after-market products and associated products such as resin and etched brass conversion kits, decal sheets and paints.
